A Night at the Museum: Celebrating 59 years of ACM

Thu · Sep 17·Between H & I Street NW, 810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20420

Take a midday break from your desk and grab fresh and delicious meals at FRESHFARM by the White House farmer's market.

Thu · Sep 17·Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Floor 1, Ronald Reagan Bldg and International Trade Center, Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Join Woodrow Wilson Plaza for the 2026 Capital Book Fest - the city's beloved pop-up book sale on the third Thursday of each month.

Thu · Sep 17·6 PM – 11 PM·Blues Alley Jazz Club (1073 Wisconsin Ave NW), DC · Washington

Blues Alley Jazz celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with our annual Chilean Jazz Series. — Blues Alley Jazz celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with our annual Chilean Jazz Series. Beginning September 14 through September 20, we will present performances by Chilean Jazz artists. Please see the flyer and website for more…

Thu · Sep 17·6 PM·River Pavilion, The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream). Matt Pond has shared stages with artists across the indie landscape and remains a singular voice: literate, melodic, string-laced, and deeply human. His songs have appeared in television and film, and his live shows have cultivated fiercely loyal audiences across the U.S. an…

Sat · Sep 26·Detroit, Michigan, 474 Peterboro St, Detroit, MI 48201 · Washington

2–4:30 pm ET Through collaborations with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and community-based organizations across Metro Detroit, the Concert of Colors will host a series of free neighborhood events celebrating the cultural traditions that have helped shape our nation. Together, these programs remind us that the journ…

Sat · Sep 26·Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden Street NW · Washington

Bring a picnic supper to Peirce Mill, enjoy a free concert, and savor the waning days of summer in Rock Creek Park. Free public programs at Peirce Mill are supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Rain date : October 3, 5 - 7 pm

Thu · Sep 17·7 PM – 10 PM·Anacostia Community Museum · Washington

A Night at the Museum will be a night of history, heritage and community. On Thursday, September 17th, this after- hours celebration will be filled with live music by Marcus Mitchell and band, food, beverages and unique experiences designed to honor our shared stories while creating new memories together. Guests can vi…

Thu · Sep 3·11 AM – 12 PM·Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center · Washington

Join us for a story by Frank Asch about our sun and learn about the many ways our sun helps life on our planet Earth. Then make a sun puppet that you can play with in the sun or with a flashlight. Takes place at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center each Tuesday and Thursday at 11 am and 11:30 am. These programs are made pos…

Thu · Sep 3·11:30 AM – 12:15 PM·Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby, Postal Museum · Washington

Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum.

Thu · Sep 3·12 PM – 1 PM·Meet at Information Desk, Asian Art Museum · Washington

As the seasons change, enjoy a free, hour-long guided tour of the museum’s renowned collection of Japanese art. Experience a variety of artworks, including paintings, prints, screens, ceramics, metalwork, and more. Trees, Master of I-nen Seal (1600–1630), Japan, mid-17th century, ink, color, and gold on paper, National…